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Lithia Springs

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Lithia Springs, near Shelbyville, Illinois, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors by the beautiful Lake Shelbyville. With a variety of sites available, including options for tents, RVs, and even glamping, there's something for everyone here.

The campground boasts a marina that’s just a stone's throw away, making it easy to rent boats or grab fishing gear. Many visitors have praised the clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms and showers, which add to the overall comfort of your stay. One camper noted, “The campground is well maintained and bathrooms/showers are kept clean,” highlighting the attention to detail that keeps guests coming back.

Outdoor activities abound, from swimming at the beach to hiking the nearby trails. Campers appreciate the spacious sites that offer a good amount of privacy, making it a great place to unwind. As one reviewer put it, “Great sites, lots of space and privacy.” Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer retreat, Lithia Springs provides a welcoming atmosphere for all types of campers.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Shelbyville

Overview

Lithia Springs Campground sits on the eastern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a variety of amenities and offers outdoor activities for people of all ages, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and simply relaxing.

Recreation

Lake Shelbyville offers a multitude of fishing opportunities for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. Lithia Springs provides a boat ramp, and for those without a boat, several ponds with farmed fish are available around the lake. Hunting areas within a short drive offer numerous game species, including quail, rabbit, pheasant, deer, dove, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.

Natural Features

The campground lies in an oak and hickory forest. Foliage turns a variety of red, orange, purple and yellow each fall, while prairie flowers dot the landscape in spring and summer. Numerous species of songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors inhabit the lake area, as do mammals such as cottontail rabbit, white-tail deer, gray and fox squirrel, muskrat and mink.

Nearby Attractions

Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge and Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex are popular locations for wildlife watching, birding and hunting near Lake Shelbyville.

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Location

Lithia Springs is located in Illinois

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Directions

From Shelbyville, Illinois, go three miles east of Shelbyville on State Route 16 to County Road 2200E. Turn left and go two miles to County Road 1500N. Turn left again and drive 1.4 miles to the campground.

Address

1989 State Hwy 16
Shelbyville, IL 62565-9378

Coordinates

39.4344444 N
88.76 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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10 Reviews

Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 6, 2025

Fishy, fishy, fishy

Definitely a fishing oriented campground ! The sites have both cement pads and gravel depending on the site. Some of the sites are huge, most are nice size and more or less well maintained. Luck of the draw on being level and having shade. At the end of the circles there are some sites right on the lake and the boat ramp is nearby.

Nice latrines and showerhouses.

The Engineers were even nice enough to build in a gravel path to the lake on one circle.

Walmart is within 16 minutes. There’s a small store right outside the front gate.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Shelly S., May 6, 2025
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Shelly S., May 6, 2025
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Shelly S., May 6, 2025
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b K.
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2022

Great campground & marina!

Lithia Springs is a great campground with a wonderful marina located on beautiful Lake Shelbyville! We stayed at Site #12 overlooking the lake. The site was large and level although it can be tricky to back into. Also, the site is adjacent to a water observation/access area which invites a lot of foot traffic. This can be frustrating especially if you have pets.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by b K., June 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by b K., June 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by b K., June 4, 2022
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Reviewed Nov. 4, 2021

Best camp ground in Shelbyville

We love this campground. Great sites, lots of space and privacy. Reservation only! Beach in the summer and trails for all seasons. We frequent this camp ground.

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Month of VisitOctober
Kathie M.
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2021

Great campground

Really nice campground on the shore of Lake Shelbyville. Electric, showers, laundry, playground, nice beach, volleyball and some phenomenal sites right on shore. Well kept, sites with asphalt drive, fire pit and lantern hook.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Kathie M., September 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Kathie M., September 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Kathie M., September 6, 2021
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Debra M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Best Campground in Lake Shelbeyville

This campground is well spaced and offers both privacy and full hook ups.  In addition there is a marina in walking distance and it is a short drive to the Dam Project Office and Visitor Center.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Debra M., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Debra M., June 1, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2020

Very nice showers and location

Quiet campground, although you can hear a train off in the distance and anyone on the water. The shower house is very nice, clean and private. You can see the lake from the campground and the marina is only a short distance away. Shelbyville is just 10minutes making it easy to pick up more firewood and other essentials if needed. Overall very nice stay. 4/5 stars only because the sites aren’t set back very far from the drive.

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Reviewed May. 22, 2018

Great camping!

Campground well maintained and bathrooms/showers are kept clean. Easy access to lake, my family has been coming here every year for 20 plus years. If camping on weekends May to September will need to book it n advanced.

Michael M.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

Great place for outdoors activities

The Lithia Springs recreation area near Shelbyville, IL. On Lake Shelbyville has so many things to offer. This is one of my favorite places on the lake for boating, swimming and group camping. There are 105 campsites and they fill up with reservations in the spring and summer months, I would recommend reserving a site on line at: https://www.recreation.gov .

The campground is run by the Corps of engineers, it is well cared for with clean shower houses and restrooms. There is a boat ramp, picnic areas, a small swimming beach and very nice lakeside campsites. Half the campsites have electric hookups and water near the sites, the other half now have full hookups and 50 amp service. It is recommended to fill your tanks as you enter so you won’t need to get water during your stay for the sites on the point, those do not have full hookups. I tent camp when I stay here now, but have camped here with a motorhome and filled up when I entered and dumped when I left for a long weekend.

All sites have picnic tables, fire rings with grates and most also have a lantern stand. Most sites have a decent amount of room between them and there are some buddy sites where you share a large table cooking area and park facing each other. There are flat areas for tents and you can have two tents as well as an RV on each site.

The marina here is great with boat gas, fishing equipment, bait, snacks and other items you might need in a pinch. They also rent fishing boats and pontoon boats so you can go on a boating excursion while camping here for a price.

There are also cabins and motel rooms with a kitchen near the park entrance if you have a desire for that kind of lodging. See the links below for that.

http://gregorysresortmotel.com/

http://www.lithiaresort.com/

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Michael M., October 16, 2017
  • Review photo of Lithia Springs by Michael M., October 16, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Lithia Springs?

    Camping at Lithia Springs can cost between $18.00 and $36.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Lithia Springs have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lithia Springs has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Lithia Springs?

    Lithia Springs allows vehicles up to 100 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lithia Springs?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lithia Springs, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Lithia Springs have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lithia Springs does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lithia Springs?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Lithia Springs?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Lithia Springs. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Lithia Springs, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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